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From the editor Welcome to the August edition of LocalReach.

Each time we get to this time of the year I feel the need to do a double-take at where the year has gone. There is plenty still being organised in the local area, from craft fairs in Marine Cove, to the re-enactment at The Oak Tree Arena. Looking forward to October, the Food Festival will be with us once again, and there’s plenty in-between, including the Friends of Burnham Hospital Fete which can only be referred to as a long-standing town tradition, and the popular Folkfest. I hope you enjoy reading about what is happening in the local area and I am always happy to hear from local groups with news about their club and society.

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Sedgemoor Playday Since 2001 a playday has run in conjunction with the National Playday, and for the past six years it has been run at Apex Park in Highbridge. It is organised by a committee of people who are interested and have a passion for play. Numbers increase each year and 2013 saw over 6000 children attend the event. All children have to be accompanied by an adult. Activities are arranged for children aged 0 – 14yrs. The event is free although some charitable activities may request donations. The committee have to rely on obtaining grants to run the day. Sedgemoor District Council is very much involved and we have received grants from Somerset Play Forum, Friends of Apex Park, Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, and Community First, who have all provided funding this year. There is an opportunity on the day for those attending to make donations of cash to enable the Playday to run each year!

This year the Playday is to be run on Wednesday 6th August at Apex Park 10am – 3pm. There are over 45 activities which include a climbing wall, archery, canoeing, fishing, Forest School, drumming, man from story mountain, Action Pussycat, Zorbs and stories, arts and crafts, music and movement, circus skills, street dancing, edupets, inflatables, magic, and rope building! We have some additional activities this year that people are doing free of charge for the committee.

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Food Festival Success The organisers of the Burnham-on-Sea Food & Drink Festival want to say a big "thank you" to all those (about 6000 of you) who braved the dismal weather on Saturday 24th May to enjoy the fourth showcase of Somerset food and drink. Traders were pleased as well, with brisk trade from when the festival opened at 9am right through to 4pm. Organisers are now finalising plans for the next festival on 25th October, where a great range of food and drink producers will again be invited to take over the Victoria Quarter of the town centre with fresh, preserved, hot food and drinks. The popular home baking [Bake Off] and home brewing [Brew Off] competitions will be joined by the chilli eating competition [Burn Off] and a couple of new additions.

The team behind the festival are busy organising two smaller food and drink events; The Garden Party is a new event being organised for Sunday 17th August in Manor Gardens. The event will bring around 12 local food and drink suppliers into the gardens, with live music on the bandstand and a modern marquee in case of inclement weather. All you have to do is gather your family, friends and a picnic rug and pop along between 1pm and 7pm for a relaxed afternoon, with lots of space to kick back and take it easy. Watch this space for more events towards the end of September. Keep an eye on local press and the festival website for updates on these exciting developments. For more information visit www.burnhamonseafoodfestival.org.

Friends of Burnham Hospital With the August Bank Holiday rapidly approaching, any charity interested in having a stall at the Hospital Fete on Monday 25th August is urged to contact Bernard Spilsbury on 01278 785727.

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Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge (BOSH) Youth Theatre Group BOSH returns to The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre on Tuesday 9th September, 4pm – 6pm. New members of all abilities are welcome (from 8 years of age). Next show for Spring 2015 is called Dazzle – the Seaside Musical. Membership is £20 per annum with a 50p donation per week for the tuck shop.

We look forward to seeing new faces from September.

The BD Jazz Club The BD Jazz Club is the local Burnham area Traditional/New Orleans Jazz Club. The club usually meets on the last Friday of every month for regular club sessions at Laburnum House Lodge Hotel in Sloway Lane, West Huntspill, which is situated a short distance down the A38 from Highbridge – turn right opposite the Crossways Inn into Church Road and follow the signs. The regular monthly club sessions continue on Friday 29th August, presenting a premier example of the best in British jazz, Chris Pearce Frenchmen St Band - a favourite band at all the national jazz festivals and also at the club - not to be missed! The venue is at our usual BD Jazz Club at Laburnum House Hotel; playing times are from 8pm to 11pm, admission £10. This event will also celebrate the birthday of Pete Darbourne who is a member of the Jazz Club organising committee. A drink and nibbles will be provided to add to enjoyment of the evening. Find the full programme of events on the BD Jazz club page at www.newsocietyjazz.co.uk. For further information please contact Bob on 01278 794709 or Diane on 01278 788070. We look forward to seeing you at one of our future regular club sessions or additional special events. BD Jazz Club is a non-profit making organisation that aims to preserve and promote New Orleans/Traditional Jazz.

Coastline Singers After a short break in August, the Coastline Singers sing again every Tuesday at 7.30pm - 9.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, West Huntspill. Come and join us for the new season. More details available from mary.lawrence@lineone.net or telephone 01278 784184.

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East Huntspill Flower Show This year’s event takes place on Saturday 2nd August at 2pm in the Village Hall. Entry to the Flower Show is 50p, with accompanied children entering for free. There will be teas, stalls, tombola and raffle being run throughout the afternoon. To enter the show, schedules and entry forms are available from the Crown Stores, East Huntspill, and the Basonbridge Inn. Alternatively contact the secretary on 01278 789678.

Brent Knoll Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Cafe Join us at Brent Knoll Parish Hall on Saturday 9th August between 10am and 12 noon. There will be locally produced fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs, cheese, pickles and preserves, Asian food, vegetable stall, specialist bread, Westcroft Cider, homemade cakes and savouries, Phoenix Cards, handmade cards, silver and beaded jewellery, children’s games, toys and puzzles, local crafts, textiles, CDs, DVDs, books, and bric-a-brac – not forgetting the raffle! The Parish Café will be serving bacon and sausage butties and light snacks. There is free entrance. To book a table (£7 per table), telephone Eddie Fuller on 01278 760308. All the proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall.

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Get Hooked on Fishing – Family Activity at the Apex Park The new national and regional campaign ‘Family Fishing’ is a partnership between the Angling Trust and Get Hooked on Fishing, and supported by the Environment Agency. The very first South West Family Fishing Fun Day is planned for Saturday 16th August, from 10.30am – 5pm at Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park, Burnham-on-Sea. Confirmed for the event are: Angling Trust; licenced angling coaches; Get Hooked on Fishing; Environment Agency; Age UK; Somerset Active Sports Partnership; South West Fishing for Life; Highbridge and Burnham Angling Club; Bitterwell Lakes; Sea, Game and Coarse angling games; face painters and much more.

Fishing fun for all the family! The aim of the event is to encourage the entire family to have a go at fishing and to encourage generations to come together. A ‘Family Fishing’ flagship event will: 1 be fun for all the family at a safe, family-friendly venue.

2 be held at venues with car-parking, refreshments and toilets and be fully accessible by all.

3 encourage those new to fishing to try our ‘Have a go!’ sessions.

4 have ‘Top tips!’ and expert advice on-hand so that existing anglers can be up-skilled.

5 have other family-friendly activities available – fun for all the family!

6 have signposts to further Family Fishing-endorsed activities with the Angling Trust and Get Hooked on Fishing, plus advice about next steps.

For more information contact Dean Asplin, South West Angling Development Officer on 07854 239731or email dean.asplin@anglingtrust.net.

Highbridge Community Hall Prize Bingo This popular and well-supported event takes place on Saturday 2nd August from 7.30pm. There will be the usual raffle and refreshments during the interval.

Love Parks Week During Love Parks week, 25th July until the 3rd August, Marine Cove will be hosting several events to enable local people to visit and enjoy the secluded garden on the Esplanade in Burnham-on-Sea. A number of events will have taken place in July, and on Sunday 10th August the garden will play host to a craft fair, (tables are still available at a cost of £5, raising money for the friends of Marine Cove). Please support this event and the crafters that attend. For more information about these events contact Jacqui at jacqueline.strong@sedgemoor.gov.uk.

West Huntspill Horticultural Society The society’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show will be held on Saturday 16th August at 2pm, at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill. As well as flowers and vegetables there will be craft, art, photography, cookery and numerous children’s classes. The competition for the heaviest potato crop from a single potato will also be judged. Outside there will be various stalls, and entertainment will be provided by The Burnham and Highbridge Town Band. Teas and refreshments will also be available. The raffle and presentation of cups will be at 4.30pm. Plenty of free parking. Schedules are available from Mrs J Moreton, The Rose Garden, 86 Church Road, West Huntspill.

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Talbot Close Play Area

The play area in Talbot Close, Highbridge is set for a make-over after discussions with residents, and town and district councillors. Talbot Close is a small park with play equipment that is out of date and in need of replacement. The park is very near to Apex Park which also has a play area. Local residents have been consulted on what they would like to see in the park and asked to choose between a traditional play park, community garden with vegetable planting or a community garden with shrubs and informal play equipment installed. The results are that a replacement multi-play unit with a slide and safety surfacing and either a see-saw or roundabout will be installed to supplement the swings which will remain in place. The existing wooden palisade fencing will also be replaced with traditional play area style fencing which will be 1.2m bow top galvanised with two self-closing pedestrian gates. A tender specification now needs to be drawn up. Once a firm has been chosen, a timetable for the works will be agreed.

FolkFest 2014

Burnham's annual FolkFest this year runs from 28th – 31st August. It begins at the Ritz Acoustic Club on Thursday 28th with a performance by Fromage En Feu, a crazy band of Bristolians with a penchant for French cafe music, gypsy reels, false moustaches and funny accents. Tickets are £4 from the RAC. On Friday the 29th at the Princess Theatre, we have the renowned Urban Folk Quartet, now featuring Dan Walsh, the UK's finest young banjo player. UFQ veer between folk, bluegrass, roots and even classical in a performance marked by superb musicianship as well as plenty of humour. Tickets are £10 from the Princess box office or website. Saturday 30th will see free live music from 1pm to 11pm at six venues in town, with the very best local musicians being joined by acts from all over the county and, indeed, the world. There'll also be a street market, a KidZone at the Baptist Church with free kids' entertainment, plus dancing, stilt walkers, living statues, storytelling and free lessons in song writing, singing and blues guitar. The festival ends on Sunday 31st in Manor Gardens, another free event running from 12.30pm to 6pm and featuring a market, KidZone, bar, food, refreshments and great live music. Headlining will be the popular bhangra band RSVP. Make a long weekend of it!

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Burnham and Highbridge Band Burnham and Highbridge Brass Band continue their series of summer Sunday Evening Concerts under the direction of Musical Director David Fisher, on Sunday 31st August in the Princess Theatre.

All the evening concerts start at 7.45pm, with tickets available from the Princess box-office, online or on the evening of the concert. The ticket price is £6, with a concessionary price of £5 for school children and over 65s. We welcome our loyal and regular followers and are especially pleased to see some holiday-makers in the audience. The programme consists of light music ideal for a lazy Sunday evening. We would love to see you there.

The coffee morning that’s a bit different If you haven't yet tried the monthly coffee morning at the Community Centre, you're missing out on a real treat. We don't just serve good coffee at a reasonable price, our cake-making team produces a selection of really great home-made cakes (no shop bought stuff here!) There are always some interesting stalls and tabletops offering items from collectibles to art and books, plants in season, with variations from month to month. Plus there’s Yvonne's ‘fashion boutique’, selling bargain preowned clothes - you might be surprised when you come in for a browse. The atmosphere is both friendly and comfortable so you can always be sure of a warm welcome. The coffee morning is held on the first Saturday of each month from 10am - 12 noon and the best of it is that every penny you spend goes into the fund that has rescued our Community Centre from being a shabby run-down little-used building into a vibrant, attractive asset for everyone in the Burnham and Highbridge area.

For newcomers, the Community Centre is next door to the swimming pool, Berrow Road, Burnhamon-Sea. The Friends of the Community Centre look forward to meeting you at the next coffee morning on Saturday 2nd August.

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The Walled Gardens of Cannington With the summer holidays now in full swing, many parents and carers are on the look-out for things to do and places to go, to keep the children entertained during their time off school.

Enjoyed by adults and children alike, The Walled Gardens of Cannington’s special Cheeky Monkey Days (Saturdays and Mondays), are an ideal way to spend some time, where children can play with the toys and games within the Gardens, whilst mum, dad, granny or granddad (whoever they come with), can enjoy a free hot drink from the Gardens’ Tea Room whilst the children play.

This is ideal for friends who want to catch up with each other whilst the children entertain themselves in the Gardens, and visitors are even welcome to bring a picnic, making it a great morning, afternoon or even day out!

It’s also a great place to take the children to give them some time in the outdoors, exploring the paths between the flower borders, the sub-tropical walk, and discovering the weird and wonderful plants and foliage within the Botanical Glasshouse – with arid, sub-tropical and tropical specimens creating wonder and intrigue.

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AUGUST Work in the Garden The Flower Garden

Vegetables

Remove dead flower heads as they fade to encourage further flowers.

Cut back perennials that have finished flowering to half their height.

Water all plants thoroughly.

Take heather cuttings from young side shoots and place in a pot of damp compost, cover with a polythene bag secured with an elastic band.

Cut down dying haulms of potatoes seven days before lifting them, to harden the skins.

Make sure beans are well watered and pinch the tops out when they have reached the top of their supports. This prevents the plants becoming top heavy.

As onions mature and leaves start to yellow, harvest them and allow them to ripen in a dry room, shed or garage out of direct sunlight.

Keep an eye or two out for the dreaded caterpillars on brassica plants, this may mean close inspections twice a day.

For more tips, why not join your local gardening group?

The Burnham and District Horticultural Society meet at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month (except December) at the Community Centre, Berrow Road. All welcome. Members of the Society can attend for free, visitors £1. On Monday 18th August, 7.30pm onwards, members are invited to the Community Centre, Berrow Road, where we will be holding a fun evening with mini flower and vegetable show, quiz, cheese and wine.

Exercise to Music This class resumes in September. Start the week with some gentle moves, every Monday at 9.45am - 10.45am in the Highbridge Community Hall. More information available by calling Mary on 01278 784184 or email mary.lawrence@lineone.net.

Burnham-on-Sea W.I. There is no meeting of the W.I. in August, so here is a round-up of the fun we have had this year. In February we had our Christmas Lunch at Batch Country House in Lympsham; the speaker was Emma Britton from BBC Radio Somerset. She gave us a light-hearted talk on her career and life as a radio presenter. We had a good lunch and a good giggle with Emma.

In June we had an afternoon visit to Burnham Medical Centre to look around 'back-stage'. It was a real eye-opener as none of us realised what goes on in the offices upstairs and what happens behind some of the closed doors. We also went on a two day trip to Cornwall in June and laughed so much our faces ached! We went to Port Isaac, Newquay and Plymouth. Of course some of us had to go to the Plymouth Gin Distillery just to make sure they were still making the gin properly! The coach driver had an impression of what the ladies of the W.I. were like but she soon changed her mind - she wants to take us on our next trip because she enjoyed it so much!! In July it was our 37th birthday so we celebrated by having a great time with an afternoon tea and we all had a go at indoor kurling. Tactical playing was the order of the day!! The W.I. is not just Jam and Jerusalem and making cakes! We have a great deal of fun, go to some beautiful places and learn a lot in the process. Every month we have interesting speakers to listen to and meet up with a lovely group of ladies. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Community Centre and you are welcome to join us. If you would like more information about the W.I. please contact The President, Brenda Adams on 01278 781771 or go to our website at www.burnhamwi.btck.co.uk.

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Burnham’s Best Bargain You can recycle: and that will save money, energy and resources - by Nick Cater How much do you pay for waste, including your home's kerbside collections, recycling centres and dumping your refuse into polluting landfill? Given Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge's Band D council tax of £1,493.99 this year, do waste services cost you £5 a week, £10 or maybe £20 (£260, £520 or more than £1,000 a year)? The true cost for any Burnham household is £164.52.

It covers 52 weekly collections of a dozen recyclable materials including food, 26 fortnightly pickups of refuse for landfill, and the recycling centre network, such as seven-days-a-week Bridgwater and five-day Highbridge. Kerbside recycling costs about £35, refuse collections £22, recycling centres £34, the new anaerobic digestion plant near Bridgwater £12, and admin £5. A typical Burnham family’s bill for all waste services is 45p a day. No wonder some call it Somerset's best bargain!

But it could be even better. Every Burnham householder has the power to immediately save money and cut waste costs. Even with income from recycled materials reducing waste costs, dumping Somerset’s refuse into landfill at £100 a tonne will cost £12.2million this year. Each Somerset household spends £56 a year land filling their waste, while the average family with children spends £60 a month throwing away food they could eat, and far too much of that goes via the refuse bin to landfill. So wasting – and land filling – less food and drink offers a quick and easy win, and all waste reduction is great to cut costs.

Find simple food saving ideas at www.somersetwaste.gov.uk, and recycle any remaining food waste through home composting or your kerbside container. To save millions in the next few years, just boost today's 51% recycling rate by putting more paper, glass bottles and jars, food and drink cans, clothes, shoes, plastic bottles, cardboard and aluminium foil in your kerbside boxes.

All collections in the week of Monday 25th August - Summer Bank Holiday - will be one day later, including Friday pick-ups on Saturday 30th August.

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Flexercise Training

Sedgemoor District Council are offering chair-based activity training called Flexercise to help encourage elderly residents to remain mobile, improve their mental health and enhance their latter years. The workshop is aimed at people who work with or have an interest in enhancing the lifestyle of the not-so-young. The workshop is open to carers from nursing and residential homes, Active Living volunteers, helpers in day care centres, and officers or ‘active’ residents from sheltered homes.

The training will provide the necessary information that an individual will require to lead an activity session. If you are interested in attending a workshop, the cost is just £5 per person. This includes your Leader Pack (detailing ideas of activities for your group) and refreshments. I will be holding the workshop at Sedgemoor District Council from 10am-1.30pm on Monday 11th August. Please note there are Pay and Display car parks locally. For more information and booking forms contact Lianne Clarke on 01278 435715. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of the booking form and payment. The closing date is Monday 4th August.

What’s on at Watchfield Village Hall?

This year’s 28th Annual Flower & Vegetable Show at The Watchfield Village Hall takes place on Saturday 30th August at 2.30pm, with an auction of exhibits at 4.15pm. During the afternoon there will be a raffle and refreshments; the entrance fee is £1 for adults and accompanied children enter for free. Flower Show schedules are available from Rich's Cider Shop in Watchfield, Mark Village Stores, and the libraries in Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. Wednesday Bingo & Raffle on the 6th and 20th August, strictly 18 year plus only, eyes down at 7.30pm. For more details call D Robinson on 01278 794823.

Howdenjones at the Village Hall on Friday 5th September, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Kate Howden and Paul Jones are singer songwriters of contemporary folk music. They will be performing a familyfriendly mixture of songs, tune and stories. They write all their own material and between them play the guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. Tickets are £8 each and available from Mark Village Stores, Rachael on 01278 785595 or Heather on 01278 785376. Teas and coffees will be available on the evening. For more information and musical tracks visit: www.howdenjones.co.uk.

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Annual Flower Show Burnham and District Horticultural Society will be holding its 47th Annual Show on Saturday 9th August at The Community Centre, Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea. The show opens on the Saturday, 1pm to 6.30pm (presentation of awards 6.10pm). Free admittance. Classes include Floral Art, Domestic, Handicrafts, Amateur Photography, Pot Plants, Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables. There are also junior classes for under-11 and 11–16 year olds. For more information and details of how to enter an exhibit, contact Dave Bryant on 01278 788058.

Churchfield Church School Wins Regional Award A modern new Primary School, built at Churchfields Church Primary School in Highbridge, has won the south west regional heat of an award designed to celebrate the essence of good buildings.

The building was entered into the Best Educational Building in the South West in the LABC Award for Building Excellence held in Plymouth on 13th June. The project was nominated by Sedgemoor District Council’s Building Control Officer, Paul Grummett, who oversaw the Building Control process on the site. Somerset County Council were also a finalist for Best Customer Partnership for the work carried out between Sedgemoor, Taunton Deane and Somerset County Council to bring this project to fruition. The building now goes forward to the national finals, to be held in London on 11th November.

Yoshinkan Aikido The traditional Japanese martial art Yoshinkan Aidido is known for its intensive physical and mental training and is taught to the Tokyo Riot Police. During a two hour session you will learn a series of throws and restraints which will improve your strength and flexibility. The group meet at Churchfield Primary School, Burnham Road, Highbridge TA9 3JF on a Tuesday and Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm. The First lesson is free, then training starts at £5 for a two hour class! For more information call us on 07917487083 or visit www.keikoshokonaikido.co.uk.

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People often ask me which tablet to buy and will it suffice over a laptop. The answer really depends if you are a creating data or simply reading it. The iPad, Android (Google) and Microsoft range of tablets all have pros and cons. Typically if you need to type out long e-mails, or documents, it can be hard work on a tablet (even with a proper keyboard). Formatting text can be tricky, so quite often a laptop is best for this. For those of us that simply read and rarely type much, a tablet is probably better suited especially for home use.

Screen size can be a problem if too small, but ease of the touch screen on a tablet often makes up for this. If you want both lightweight tablet size along with computer productivity, the Microsoft Surface is a good choice. It comes in a variety of sizes and specifications and with the new Surface 3 coming out, this is something worth considering. The Surface Pro runs standard Windows software, so it is straightforward to use and can run all manner of programs.

I often meet people who have paid under £350 for a laptop and regretted it due to poor speed and reliability within 2 years of purchase – my advice is that you would be best of spending at least £400£450 for a laptop as the speed & build quality tends to be a lot better at this price range. Try to avoid free anti-virus software and malware programs as in my experience, these do not find the threats that you would expect.

Did you know that there are devices called Homeplugs which use the earth wiring in a house to transmit an Internet signal from one room to another? This can be very useful if the wireless signal is poor to a particular room.

There are now Homeplugs with 1 or 2 wireless points which means you can have a router in one part of the house and have a strong wireless signal some distance away in the same property Please get in touch if you think this would benefit you as we can both supply and fit such equipment to work the best for you.

Do you or anybody you know suffer from very poor broadband speeds? We specialise in getting a fast internet connection on a pay as you go basis using either 3G or 4G via the mobile networks as well as speeding up standard broadband connections. You don’t need a landline for the 3G and 4G systems, and the speeds are much better than using a USB dongle in nearly all cases. We can carry out an on-site survey to work out which system is best for you. Please see our advert on this page to get in touch if this would be of interest. Neil Buzzard, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd. Tel: 07973 536299

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Burnham-on-Sea Farmers’ Market: Liz Scott of ‘Moorland Farm’ Liz and Pete Scott have been farming the hills to the north and the moors to the south of Axbridge for over 30 years. During this time they have built up their herd of single suckled Aberdeen Angus cattle which are all grass fed in the summer, or conserved grass during the winter. The calves stay with their mums, suckling their milk for their first ten months and all cattle (except the stock bull) are born and reared on the farm and are kept in their family groups from birth until they leave the farm. A simple management and traditional feeding system contributes to their stress-free lifestyle which has been proven to enhance the taste and quality of the meat Moorland Farm produces. Liz began selling the Angus beef to the public 20 years ago from the farm shop in Axbridge. However the advent of the farmers’ markets one June day in 1998, in Corn Street, Bristol has enabled Liz to sell her meat on a weekly basis to many customers in Bristol and Somerset. More farmers’ markets followed, and you will see Liz and her Moorland Farm meat at farmers’ markets across the county – including Burnham-on-Sea. Moorland Farm beef has a loyal following of customers and is available all year round, and can cater for any size of order. Liz is always happy to advise customers on a choice of beef for a particular meal, and orders can be placed by phoning 01934 733341, with orders taken to your market of choice or picked up at the farm shop. The beef industry has been through a tough time in the past few decades and Liz loves selling at the farmers’ markets as it is a way of engaging with the public to explain the virtues of buying a sustainable wholesome local produce at a reasonable price – a policy no doubt endorsed by her great uncle and great grandfather who were butchers and farmers in Brent Knoll and Axbridge in the 1800s.

Quiz Night This Quiz Night is taking place on Saturday 2nd August at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. There is a £50 first prize on offer. During the evening there will be a bar and food available. The cost is £2 per person, children 14 – 16, £1, and children under 14, free – maximum of six players per team. For more information or to book your team, contact Carol on 01278 782744 or Lynn on 01278 793968. This is a popular event, so booking is advisable. This event is organised by The Friends of Berrow Village Hall and all proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Berrow Village Hall.

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Berrow Healing and Spirit Fayre Being held on Saturday 27th September at Berrow Village Hall, this is the third and most ambitious Healing and Spirit Fayre so far for organiser Pete Nicholson - an attempt to bring together up to 30 local healers, therapists, readers and sellers. There will be talks and workshops whilst raising money for charity; proceeds from this event will be supporting Children's Hospice South West with the aid of the local Highbridge branch. Refreshments will be available and there is free parking. Admission is £2 for adults, with accompanied children entering for free. From the small event last October, a cheque for £125 was given to Weston Hospice. For more details contact Pete on 07749 868473.

Volunteers for Abbeyfield Are you retired with time on your hands and enjoy the company of others? We are looking for more volunteers and paid staff to help at our Abbeyfield sheltered housing scheme, Burnham-on-Sea. Expenses may be claimed. This is to help us organise activities, outings, open days and social events to positively enhance their well-being. The house residents are of mature years, mobile and live self -sufficiently in their own bedsits, coming together for their two meals a day, cooked by the manager of the home.

If you are a car driver there is the opportunity to help the residents on a one-to-one basis, e.g. visit GP/dentist or local shopping trips. Perhaps you would like to ‘pop in’ just to chat on an individual basis. We are also looking for the following posts: Volunteer Executive Committee Chairman – meetings every three months, time to attend annual conference and regional meetings; Volunteer Treasurer, meetings every three months in house, who will liaise with staff regarding wages, check post for any bills requiring payment. Both positions are due to retirement of person in post. We are also looking for Bank Cooks, able to cook for eight people – a two course dinner and a high tea.

Also, holiday and sickness cover. Rates of pay to be discussed. These are all rewarding roles. Please come to visit and talk with us when we can explain in more detail. Please ring either Jenny on 01278 785465 or Annemarie on 01278 786706.

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Somerset Rebels Speedway Speedway riders are the modern-day gladiators of the sporting world, 4 riders per race going head to head on 500cc motorbikes over 4 laps of the shale-based oval track, the bikes accelerating from 0-60mph in just 3 seconds, faster than an F1 racing car, but have no gears and NO BRAKES! The Somerset Rebels are one of a number of speedway clubs that operate in the UK from Plymouth in the south to Edinburgh in the north, their Oaktree Arena track being situated just off junction 22 on the M5, they race their home matches most Friday nights throughout the speedway season that operates from mid-March until the end of October.

Formed in just 2000, the Somerset Rebels currently operate in the sport’s Premier League, which is the 2nd tier of racing in the UK, their Oaktree Arena track, which is 300 metres in length, is widely acknowledged to be one of the best speedway tracks in the UK, a fact borne out by the fact that Sky Sports are annual visitors to the track in order to broadcast one of the Rebels home matches, and will, once again, be bringing their cameras to the Oaktree Arena on Tuesday 11th June.

A speedway meeting comprises 15 heats of pulsating action of what must be one of the most extreme spectator sports in the UK, but it is also one that appeals to fans of all ages, from 1-91!

Somerset meetings get underway at 7.30pm, but from when the gates open at 5.30pm until 7pm fans can enter the pits where you can watch the riders prepare their bikes, take photos and also have a chat to the riders – what other sport can you get ‘up close and personal’ with the main people. Kids can also apply to be meeting mascots or hold birthday parties in the Oaktree Clubhouse adjacent to the track. Looking for a team bonding night out or something different to treat your staff then have a look at the Rebels website to see our offers and discounts or just simply email us.

So why not give it a try, we know that you won’t be disappointed……… www.somersetrebels.co.uk

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Burnham and Highbridge and Burnham Without Neighbourhood Plan As the first stage in preparing a Neighbourhood Plan, Burnham and Highbridge Town Council and Burnham Without Parish Council have applied to Sedgemoor District Council to have the parish of Burnham and Highbridge and part of the parish of Burnham Without, designated as a Neighbourhood Area. The area to which the designation relates is the whole of the parish of Burnham and Highbridge and part of Burnham Without. A map showing the extent of the area along with the letter from Burnham and Highbridge Town Council is available to view on the District Council website and at the Town Council offices at the Old Court House, Jaycroft Road, Burham-on-Sea. Comments on the area of designation should be sent to the District Council by the 11th August. The Neighbourhood Plan is being progressed by a local steering group and aims to form a shared vision that will shape the future development and growth of the area. Comments on this application may be made for a six week period between until 11th August 2014 by email to ldf@sedgemoor.gov.uk or by post to LDF Team, Strategy and Development, Sedgemoor District Council, Bridgwater House, Bridgwater, TA6 3AR.

Music, Music, Music Come and join The Burnham & Highbridge Choral Society for our new season which starts on Thursday 4th September in the Methodist Church Hall, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea at 7.30pm. We will be learning a variety of music for our upcoming Christmas and spring concerts. We will also be attending the Co-operative Funeralcare Memorial Concert in Weston, and other various local events.

We look forward to meeting new people who enjoy singing as much as we do. Singing is also good for your general heath and well-being. The first three weeks are FREE, so why not come and visit us; you will be made very welcome. Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BurnhamAndHighbridgeC horalSociety (you do not have to be a member to do this) - we have some video clips of past concerts.

For more information please contact Bev Hearn on 01934 732041 or email jane.lee36@btinternet.com.

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50% Reduction on First Year’s Membership for New Bowlers

Join Burnham Bowling Club and take advantage of the reduced fee as we go into the final 2 months of the season. We have enjoyed some great bowling in glorious sunshine this year, with the promise of more still to come. If you are thinking of taking up a new hobby, or just wanting to keep active, you will find bowling a friendly sport that could fulfil your needs and more. So stop thinking about it and join us for the remainder of the 2014 outdoor season now! There is an additional 50% reduction on the first year's membership fee for new bowlers. For details of membership, contact the Men's Secretary, Alan Lane on or the Ladies' Secretary, Joan Hazelton on 792410.

IT for the Terrified – for all your computer training needs

This is a skill-sharing, community project, run by a committee, and staffed by volunteers. Please be aware that we will be closed for the whole of the school holidays until September. Open House sessions will start at the beginning of September. If you can spare 2 hours a week and have skills on any level (including basics) especially on the iPad or Tablet – that you would like to share with others, please get in touch.

We also run a Computer Club on Thursday afternoons, 1.30pm-3.30pm, which is a short tutor-led group tuition, followed by question time and then the all-important coffee and biscuits! This is an ideal time to call in to ask a quick 5-minute question instead of booking a full 2 hours. Contact us on 01934 741751 or email itfortheterrified@btconnect.com or check out www.itfortheterrified.co.uk. Ring or email any time when we are closed – both are checked regularly throughout the times when we are closed. IT for the Terrified, The Old Cowshed, Station Road, Cheddar BS27 3AG (next to the War Memorial - not the Market Cross). Registered Charity No. 1130308.

West Huntspill Players

West Huntspill Players meet on the first Monday and third Thursday in the month at the Balliol Hall, West Huntspill. Plays are being read by members in preparation for the next play in October. If you are interested in joining the society please contact Jacqui Strong on 01278 780997.

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Burnham and Highbridge Karate Club Karate is a fun, exciting and healthy activity for all ages and abilities. It gives everyone the opportunity to make new friends and take part in a wide variety of fun and competitive activities. Karate is good for the mind as well as the body; the etiquette and respect shown will also help in day to day life away from Karate, encouraging successful learners and confident individuals. We are always keen to welcome new members to the club - the first lesson is free so why not give it a go! You only pay for the sessions you attend and there is no upfront payment or commitment to attend every session. Wednesday 7pm – 8pm juniors (5 – 16 year olds) and 8pm – 9.15pm seniors (16+); Sunday 10am – 11am juniors (5 – 16 year olds) and 11am – 12.15pm seniors (16+) For insurance purposes the minimum age is 5 years old. Wear loose comfortable clothing such as a tracksuit and t-shirt. Fees start at £3 for under 16s and £3.50 for over 16s. GI Hire is available for a refundable £5 deposit and 50p session attended. Find us at King Alfred Sports Centre or follow us on Facebook.

A Walk Through History Taking place on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August at The Oaktree, Bristol Road, Highbridge TA9 4HA, this is a multi re-enactment event with approximately 20 re-enactment groups - many living as they did during their era. There will be displays and information about the times of their group. Many more attractions including steam engines, static engines and classic cars will be on view during the event. It is fun for all the family, adults only £6 and accompanied under 16s go for free. One of the organisers, Ian Jefferies said: "This event will be a spectacular display from many ages through history. We have tried where possible, to make it an interactive, educational, enjoyable and affordable day out for all the family. There hasn't been a multi re-enactment event like this so close to us before and will be a great experience for everyone attending. For up-to-date information on all the attractions, visit our website at www.awalkthroughhistory.co.uk and click on 2014 event. There are also plenty of photos of what you will see over the weekend.” Anyone with any questions about the event can contact Ian by emailing him on ianfromburnham@gmail.com.

WILL MANAGEMENT SERVICES • Free advice • Fully qualified • Members of the Society of Will Writers • Home visits • Fully insured • Services include wills, inheritance planning, severance of tenancy, lasting powers of attorney, property trusts, funeral plans and secure storage Marcus Medd Burnham on Sea T: 01278 256414 M: 07808 793225 24

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Some great events coming up this summer at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre Rave on - A tribute to Buddy Holly on Saturday 2nd August, 7.30pm which celebrates the music of Buddy Holly with all the classics. Tickets £16/£15.

The Roy Orbison and Del Shannon story on Saturday 9th August, 7.30pm - a unique multi-media tribute with a difference takes you on a nostalgic musical journey and glimpses into the lives of these two great musicians. Tickets £12/£10.

Folkfest 2014 - from 28th - 31st August. Check out the Folkfest website and our website for more information, but lots going on over the four days over all the town! The Princess hosts FREE live music all day on Saturday 30th August.

Urban Folk Quartet - part of Folkfest 2014, will be appearing on Friday 29th August at 7.30pm taking the international folk scene by storm and here for our Folkfest! Tickets £10/£9.

The Centre is used regularly by local arts and theatre groups; times and groups can be found on our website or visit the Arts Lounge and speak with one of the volunteers.

The special event for children! Following the success of the art day in May, Margaret Micklewright is back with another children's art day on Monday 11th August from 10am - 12 noon. The event is aimed at children in years 2 – 6, at a cost of £7.

Coming up in our Arts Café we have the following talented artists week commencing: 4th August - Margaret Riordan 11th August - Wendy Summers 18th August - Sarah Berryman 25th August - Michael Squire Each artist exhibits for three weeks and is available at 'meet the artist' at the end of their first week.

Please check out the website for more updates and to purchase tickets http://www. theprincesstheatre.co.uk/ or ring 01278 784464.

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24 Hour EmErgEncy call out • General Builders • • Building Maintenance • • Roofing •

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A Sealey: 01278 785721 carpentry

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Call Ian Robson on 01278 760067 Professional and Personal service at comPetitive rates Self Assessment Tax Returns • Annual Accounts • Bookkeeping • VAT • Payroll • Sole Traders • Partnerships • Limited Companies

ABAS ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Small Business Accountancy Company 18 Pinnocks Croft, Berrow, Somerset.

Call Avril or Carly - 01278-793924 Self Assessment Tax Returns • Bookkeeping • V.A.T.Returns-Payroll

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Wedding Car Hire or for any special occasion

Bentley S1 1959 Chauffeur Driven Call Lydia Buncombe on: T: 01278 783186 M: 07810 650748 2 Stoddens Road Burnham-on-Sea Caravan Servicing & Repairs

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PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED COMPUTER REPAIRS • Repairs • Upgrades • Maintenance • Virus Removal • Data Recovery Free Callout / Collection Call Rick on:

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DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Misted Units Broken Windows Locks, Hinges & Handles Sliding Patio Doors General Repairs

Please call Jon Croker on:

07747 536625 electricians

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FENCING ERECTORS We supply & fit feather edge fencing, lap panels, concrete posts & gravel boards. Full landscaping service available.

Call Derek for a free quote on 01278 788401 or 07852 502692. funeral Directors

Ashley Edwards

FunErAl DirEctors & MonuMEntAl MAsons “In trying circumstances, it’s reassuring to have someone you can rely on” A high standard of sincere, dignified and caring service, offering advice and support on all aspects of funeral and memorial planning.

Here to help, 24 hours a day

telephone: 01278 794 304 Office at: 10 Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AF

R.G. ALARMS & ELECTRICAL Electrical Contractor

■ Domestic

■ Rewires & new builds

■ Commercial

■ Extra sockets, lights etc

■ Agricultural

■ Electrical alterations

■ Installations

■ Intruder alarms

■ Maintenance

■ Fire alarms

Tel: 01278 780966 Mob: 07710 692277

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Garden Works ■ Patios ■ Fencing ■ Turfing ■ ■ Block paving ■ etc ■ Free estimates No job too big or too small

Advertise here from £4.75 per week.

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Keith’s Garden Services A cut above the rest

WE’LL HELP YOUR GARDEN TO LOOK IT’S BEST! Weekly visits if needed • Grass Cutting• Hedge & Tree Cutting • Turfing & Fencing Ground Clearance • Gravel Laid • Gardens Renovated

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Painters & decorators

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PAINTING & DECORATING Local professional, 22 years experience

Wallpaper hanging • Coving All aspects of Decorating, General House Maintenance Reasonable Rates, No VAT, Free Quote

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LEAFLET DELIVERY

LEAFLET & MENU DELIVERY SERVICE BRIDGWATER & BURNHAM-ON-SEA Our delivery team are local, trusted & reliable. We can deliver 1000 – 30,000 leaflets or menus.

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Plumbers

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Tarmac, Block Paving, Landscaping and Groundworks

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